by Bob Marchant
Print : fine art print
78 x 77 x 1 cm 30.7 x 30.3 x 0.4 inch
Second NOT DISPLAYED BLUR TEXT
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78 x 77 x 1 cm 30.7 x 30.3 x 0.4 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Artwork location: Australia
This vibrant artwork exudes a rich tapestry of color and life, drawing the viewer into an enchanting natural scene. Central to the piece is a prominently featured frog, poised elegantly on a large, lush yellow leaf. The frog, rendered in meticulous detail with shades of green and brown, commands attention as the focal point. Surrounding this central figure, a variety of flowers burst forth with vivid hues of red, yellow, and orange, their petals splayed out dynamically against a background of deep blue. The flowers, with their intricate detailing, create a sense of depth and movement, almost as if swaying gently in a breeze. Each petal and stem is carefully outlined, enhancing their prominence and adding a somewhat surreal, almost luminous quality to the scene. Adding to the vibrancy of the composition, a trio of small, delicate creatures are interwoven among the flora. On the left, a small bird with a bright yellow-green plumage adds a note of lively curiosity. To the right, another bird flutters gracefully, its wings caught mid-motion showcasing pale blue feathers. Lastly, a whimsical butterfly with bold blue wings perches serenely atop a flower, adding a touch of delicate beauty. The juxtaposition of these elements - the poised frog, the radiant flowers, and the animated creatures - creates a dynamic interplay between stillness and movement. The chosen color palette, dominated by complementary blues and yellows, is striking and commanding, leading the eye to wander across the entire composition. This artwork stands out for its bold use of color, its intricate detailing of natural elements, and its ability to capture a vibrant, almost otherworldly scene within the confines of a canvas. It is assertively joyful, blending realism and fantasy in a harmonious celebration of life and nature.
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Bibliographical Information Born 1938, Dimboola, Victoria. 1954-58, Studied Art at RMIT, Melbourne. 1960-80, Travelled to Europe, worked in London as a graphic designer & art director. 1981 Returned to Australia to live in Sydney and began to paint full time.
Marchant's paintings are mainly figurative depicting people in the Australian landscape. Early subjects include his memories of growing up in the Wimmera, a farming area of Victoria.
His paintings came to prominence in 1988 when Margaret Olley judged him the winner of The Sulman Prize at The Art Gallery of NSW. More success followed when John Olsen again awarded him his second Sulman Prize in 1989.
Other prizes include The Mosman Art Prize and The Banjo Patterson Prize. In 1996 his series of 14 paintings titled 'The Drovers Boy' was selected to tour regional galleries and was featured on TV in the ABC Review Program.
Bob regularly exhibits in Sydney and has had shows in Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. Solo exhibitions abroad include Los Angeles, Honolulu and France.
In 2001 he completed a large painting commissioned by The Australian War Museum in Canberra to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Museum opening. Other commissions include two large paintings for the foyer of The Australian Embassy in Tokyo.
Bob now lives in Bundeena in The Royal National Park, one hours drive from Sydney, where he shares a studio with his wife, ceramic artist, Inger Marchant.
SOLO EXHIBITONS
2013 - Red Earth Series, Australian Galleries Sydney
2012 - The Drovers Boy, Hugh Sawrey Gallery, Longreach, QLD 2008 - The First 70 Years, Australian Galleries, Sydney 2005 - Maunsell Wicks Gallery, Sydney - Dickerson Gallery, Melbourne 2004 - The Drovers Boy Series, Hazlehurst Regional Gallery, Sydney - Maunsell Wicks Gallery, Sydney 2002-03 - Galerie Aalders, La Garde Freinet, France 2001 - Australian Galleries, Sydney 1998-99 - Australian Galleries, Sydney 1997 - Michael Nagy Fine Art Gallery, Melbourne 1996 - Australian Galleries, Melbourne 1995 - Regional Galleries Travelling Exhibition - The Drovers Boy Series, Sponsor Gallery - Broken Hill City Gallery 1992-93 - Moross Studio Gallery, Los Angeles, USA 1992 - Mulgara Gallery, Sheraton Hotel, Uluru - Australian Naïve Gallery, Sydney - Greenhill Gallery, Adelaide 1991 - Holdsworth Gallery, Sydney - Merrill Chase Galleries, Honolulu, USA - Green Hill Gallery, Perth 1998-90 - The Moore Park Gallery, Sydney 1985 - Boronia House, Sydney
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